Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has launched its newest station hub especially to fight wildfires in Haltwhistle.
So far, Northumberland has seen five wildfires this year alone, some of which have burned for several days. With warm and dry weather not too far away, more of these devastating fires are expected.
The hub is based at Haltwhistle fire station and gives crews better equipment and more specialist training to respond to wildfires. It is one of four that covers the county - the others are in Bellingham, Wooler and Rothbury and all are kitted out with specialist firefighting equipment.
